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Samantha A.

Davis, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•40 reviews
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UC Staff 8-5, Dog Lover 24/7, Vaxed

Pet care experience

Reactive? High-energy? Puppy? Senior? Whatever makes your pup special, I can handle it. I am a staff member at UC Davis that has grown up with dogs big and small! Before working at Davis, I worked in a vet clinic for 3 years as a vet assistant and am familiar with doggie needs and care. This includes doggie first aid and administrating medication. I have also worked a summer as a ranger in Yellowstone National Park, so you can rest assured that your dog sitter has passed stringent federal background checks. I believe the most important aspect of dog sitting is keeping dogs in their usual routines. This includes regular walks, training, and lots of love and cuddles. I also believe that tired dogs are well behaved dogs, so lots of exercise is included with every dog sitting stay. I have decided to join Rover to meet more community members (people and canine) and save up to remodel our first home we recently purchased! Additional Charges: -outside of Woodland, $5-10/night -booking made within 7 days of stay, $5-20 -late pick-up on final day (more than 3 hours after drop-off), $10-20 depending on time Example: Stay begins at 8A on Monday, does not end until 8P Tuesday. Will be charged normal nightly rate plus additional fee for pickup later than 11A Tuesday.

Reviews

Jennifer A.
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2021
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Sam was a wonderful house and pet-sitter yet again! She is now our go-to person whenever we leave town.

Ari Y.
House Sitting • Jul 25, 2021
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Samantha took great care of our dog and house. She shared pictures and updates

Erica C.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 12, 2021
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Samantha was great! She arrived early, sent photos with updates, and took great care of our puppy. Our puppy (12 weeks old) needs lots of supervision and potty breaks, which Samantha handled masterfully. We’ll definitely be asking her to sit again.

Julie L.
House Sitting • Jul 06, 2021
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Samantha did a great job, kept in touch with me while I was away and took great care of my pups. My house was just as I left it. Highly recommend her.

About Samantha A.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My number one priority is pet safety and comfort. I am always careful entering and exiting homes in case of darting behaviors. I check the house and backyard daily to ensure there are no new fence gaps, digging holes, upset tummies, etc. IU understand pets can be more defensive when away from their family, so I always avoid other dogs or potential safety hazards on walks as an extra precaution.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Samantha A. would like to know about your pet

What is your dog's daily routine? What are his or her exercise needs? Any reactivity to people or other dogs? Is he or she resource guarding at all? What do you do with your pup when you are not home (crate, free-range, etc.)? Any special dietary restrictions?

A typical day

When your pup stays with me, it will truly be a doggie staycation! -Multiple walks daily -Mind-stimulating games like treat ball -Basic command training/reinforcement -All day play -Unlimited cuddles For the safety of your pet, I prefer to NOT take dogs to dog parks during my stays. I am happy to provide lots of walks, though :)

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Samantha can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Samantha can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work on-campus Monday-Friday, 8A-5P. I am NOT available for lunch drop-ins during the weekday. I am happy to provide walks before and after work, and of course lots of overnight snuggles.

About Samantha A.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My number one priority is pet safety and comfort. I am always careful entering and exiting homes in case of darting behaviors. I check the house and backyard daily to ensure there are no new fence gaps, digging holes, upset tummies, etc. IU understand pets can be more defensive when away from their family, so I always avoid other dogs or potential safety hazards on walks as an extra precaution.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Samantha A. would like to know about your pet

What is your dog's daily routine? What are his or her exercise needs? Any reactivity to people or other dogs? Is he or she resource guarding at all? What do you do with your pup when you are not home (crate, free-range, etc.)? Any special dietary restrictions?

A typical day

When your pup stays with me, it will truly be a doggie staycation! -Multiple walks daily -Mind-stimulating games like treat ball -Basic command training/reinforcement -All day play -Unlimited cuddles For the safety of your pet, I prefer to NOT take dogs to dog parks during my stays. I am happy to provide lots of walks, though :)

Location

Davis, CA

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Samantha A.

Davis, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•40 reviews